{"id":5852,"date":"2025-04-10T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/?p=5852"},"modified":"2025-04-28T11:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:31:58","slug":"seal-stop-safe-thailand-tackles-drug-trafficking-with-three-cuts-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/2025\/04\/10\/seal-stop-safe-thailand-tackles-drug-trafficking-with-three-cuts-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Seal Stop Safe: Thailand Tackles Drug Trafficking with \"Three Cuts\" Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On 10 April 2025, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended a drug incineration event<br \/>\nat Akkraprakan Co., Ltd. in Samut Prakan Province. The event also served as the occasion<br \/>\nto announce the results of the \u201cSeal, Stop, Safe\u201d operation &#8211; a nationwide anti-drug initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Conducted from 1 February to 31 March 2025, the operation targeted 51 towns,<br \/>\n76 police stations, and 14 border provinces. The results were significant with over 27 tons<br \/>\nof illicit drugs were seized, including a 32% increase in methamphetamine confiscations and<br \/>\na staggering 1,700% surge in crystal methamphetamine seizures compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5ad7a5a90f1becdf6a1a04a6bf61a1bcba47523ba6295897c2dcec7a29d898ec.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5855\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5ad7a5a90f1becdf6a1a04a6bf61a1bcba47523ba6295897c2dcec7a29d898ec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5ad7a5a90f1becdf6a1a04a6bf61a1bcba47523ba6295897c2dcec7a29d898ec.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5ad7a5a90f1becdf6a1a04a6bf61a1bcba47523ba6295897c2dcec7a29d898ec-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5ad7a5a90f1becdf6a1a04a6bf61a1bcba47523ba6295897c2dcec7a29d898ec-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thaianti-humantraffickingaction.org\/Home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5ad7a5a90f1becdf6a1a04a6bf61a1bcba47523ba6295897c2dcec7a29d898ec-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister announced that the operation\u2019s effectiveness would be evaluated every two months over a six-month period, with plans to expand the initiative nationwide if results remain promising.<\/p>\n<p>A key component of the government&#8217;s strategy is the \u201cThree Cuts\u201d approach &#8211; cutting off access to fuel, electricity, and the internet\u2014to disrupt the operational capabilities of criminal networks.<br \/>\nPrime Minister Paetongtarn emphasized that Thailand is not a producer of illicit drugs but primarily served as a transit country. She underscored the importance of regional cooperation with neighboring nations to tackle cross-border trafficking and associated crimes such as call center scams, human trafficking, and the smuggling of illegal goods. Additionally, she highlighted the need for transparency and accountability, urging public officials to operate within legal frameworks and encouraging citizen participation in monitoring law enforcement activities.<\/p>\n<p>A recent public survey in Bangkok indicated that citizens are generally satisfied with the government\u2019s efforts to crack down on call center scams and its broader anti-drug initiatives, reflecting growing public support for these measures.<\/p>\n<p>The Seal Stop Safe campaign exemplifies the Thai government\u2019s commitment to enhancing public safety and combating the drug trade through a comprehensive, multi-agency approach. Authorities hope the operation will become a sustainable model for long-term drug suppression efforts nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Sources :<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/siamrath.co.th\/n\/614437\">https:\/\/siamrath.co.th\/n\/614437<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infoquest.co.th\/2025\/486341\">https:\/\/www.infoquest.co.th\/2025\/486341<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 10 April 2025, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended a drug incineration event at Akkraprakan Co., Ltd. in Samut Prakan Province. 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